Uzbekistan to Eliminate Part-Time University Admissions Next Academic Year
Changes to Higher Education Admissions: Moving Away from Part-Time Studies
Starting with the 2025/2026 academic year, significant changes are on the horizon for higher education in relation to part-time study programs. A presidential decree, titled “On Additional Measures to Ensure the Quality of Education and Improve the System of Educational Services,” has been officially adopted, marking a pivotal shift in educational policy.
Key Changes to Admissions
According to the new regulations, no new admissions will be accepted into part-time education programs starting from the upcoming academic year. However, students already enrolled in higher-year courses will be permitted to continue their studies in this format until they complete their programs.
The decree emphasizes that, instead of part-time admissions, enrollment quotas for alternative forms of education—excluding full-time studies—will be incrementally increased. This shift aims to optimize the educational framework while maintaining the quality of education provided to students.
Guidelines for Higher Education Institutions
The decree outlines several important guidelines for institutions of higher learning:
Admission Quotas: The total admission quota for alternative education formats at these institutions shall not exceed 50% of the admissions for traditional full-time programs.
Master’s Level Training: Alternative education formats can still be used for training scientific and pedagogical personnel at the master’s level, ensuring that advanced studies remain accessible.
Optimized Full-Time Formats: Higher education institutions are encouraged to develop an optimized full-time study format based on a credit-module system, which could function similarly to part-time education.
- Regulatory Compliance: Institutions that admit students beyond the specified limits for alternative education formats will face serious repercussions, including potential revocation of their educational licenses.
Commitment to Quality Control
Additionally, educational institutions will be mandated to establish internal departments dedicated to quality control. These departments will conduct internal audits to ensure that the standards of education remain high and consistent across their programs.
These changes represent a strategic move to focus on full-time education while still allowing flexibility within the academic system. As the 2025/2026 academic year approaches, stakeholders across the education sector will need to adapt to these new regulations and ensure compliance while prioritizing the quality of education provided to students.
